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Denise Adams

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a therapist, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, meaning we work together to understand patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that support meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

My work is grounded in an integrative approach to include

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.

Person-Centered Therapy – Providing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard to foster growth.

Solution-Focused Therapy – Identifying strengths and building on what is already working.

Mindfulness-Based Techniques – Increasing awareness and emotional regulation. Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing - (EMDR) to help regulate your nervous system.

This flexible approach allows therapy to be tailored to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is focused on building rapport and creating a foundation for our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach, Bachelor of Science at California State University at Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas, California, Arizona, Kentucky)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Schema, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychodynamic, Somatic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English